Items tagged religious artifacts in MV Collections
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Plaque - Painted Porcelain, Holy Family and Angel, European, circa 1880
In central Europe, and particularly those countries were Catholicism remained the dominant religion such as Italy, Austrian and southern Germany, religious scenes were a popular subject ...
From: Elsternwick, Australia Images: 2 -
Panel - Nativity Scene, Plaster of Paris, Europe, circa 1880
Finely moulded cast plaster nativity scene, set behind convex glass, within a frame of imitation walnut, of probable European origins, possibly German or Austrian, circa 1880. This int ...
From: Carlton, Australia Images: 3 -
Panel - 'Justin', mounted tin repousse plaque in glazed dome, Europe, circa 1860
Decorative repoussé tin panel with copper treated surface, titled 'Justin', set within domed glass and framed with imitation walnut. The style of clothing and armour depicts a scene at ...
From: Carlton, Australia Images: 1 -
Bell - Bronze, Italy, circa 1880
Bronze bell manufactured in Italy and displayed in the Italian Court at the Melbourne International Exhibition. The family of John Twycross have always believed it to be modelled on one ...
From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 6 -
Plaque - Painted Porcelain, Angel & Child, European, circa 1880
Painted porcelain plaque depicting an angel and child. Manufactured in Europe it was exhibited at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition, where it was acquired by John Twycross. Th ...
From: Elsternwick, Australia Images: 3 -
Qur'an - Silvi Xhami, Albanian, circa 1700-1750
Alternative Name(s): Quran, Koran Small dark leather-bound Qur'an with Arabic printing. This 300-year-old hand-written Qur'an originates from the Silvi Xhami (Cyprus mosque) theologica ...
From: Ohrid, Macedonia (FYROM) Images: 21 -
Holy Picture - Ricordo Madonna Di Caravaggio, Silver, circa 1930s
Holy picture of Madonna Di Caravaggio, which hung in the home of Clementina Comparin, in Grattan Street, Carlton. Clementina Comparin [nee Crosara] was born circa 1909 in Thiene, Vicenz ...
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Cross - Russian Orthodox, Metal, pre 1976
Metal cross which would most likely have been worn around the neck. The engraved design on the front of the cross is a Eastern Orthodox Cross also known as a Byzantine, Greek Orthodox, ...
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Medallion - S. Antonius De Padua, Blue Plastic, Framed, circa 1930s
Framed medallion belonging to Mrs Anna Anchesci, an Italian Migrant. St. Anthony of Padua is a very popular saint. He was renowned for his preaching and for working many miracles during ...
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